Bangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change?
Summary
A deadly fire broke out at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok, killing 32 people. Similar fires have happened before in Bangkok and another town, showing repeated safety problems in crowded night spots.Key Facts
- The fire happened last Sunday night in a crowded Bangkok pub, causing panic and trapping people.
- 32 people died from the blaze, mostly from toxic smoke, not direct flames.
- Similar deadly fires occurred in 2009 at Santika Club (67 deaths) and 2019 at Mountain B club in Sattahip (26 deaths).
- Previous fires led to calls for better safety rules for nightclubs in designated entertainment areas.
- Stricter fire safety rules only apply to a few zones in Bangkok; most pubs classified as restaurants don't follow these rules.
- The pub involved was inspected three months ago and declared safe, highlighting a large enforcement gap.
- Bangkok’s governor plans unannounced checks and stricter rules for all venues operating like pubs, even if legally restaurants.
- There are thousands of these venues in Bangkok, making full enforcement challenging.
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